Why do I grind my teeth? - Teeth grinding and jaw is a very common condition affecting up to 30% of adults and one in five children during the day and during sleep. Professionally called bruxism, it can be used as a response to stress, anger, worry, and even to improve concentration. Can teeth grinding cause headaches, misalignment, jaw pain, earache and gum recovery? - Yes, chronic abrasions can cause jaw pain, facial pain, tooth loss, hearing loss, etc. When you clamp your teeth tightly together, you put a lot of oral pressure on your jaw, teeth, and surrounding area. Stress can cause micro-cracks or even large cracks in the teeth. Common-sense grinding wears away enamel six times faster than normal teeth. Is teeth grinding a sign of worry or stress? - Research results show that up to 70% of grinding and jaw bites are stress-related. With social media, technology and longer working hours challenging modern lifestyles, irritability has increased markedly. People also reported symptoms of life stress, worry, and low mood, rather than the absence of bruising. Most people who grind and clench their teeth don't know they're doing it. Why Sleep Matters - Sleep is vital to human function and should be prescribed. We're in the midst of a catastrophic sleep deprivation epidemic, and 7 hours of quality sleep can't be compromised. Lack of sleep can lead to low motivation, inability to study, weight problems, a weakened immune system, and reduced fertility.